Ministry of Women's Affairs (Palestine) explained

Agency Name:Ministry of Women's Affairs
Nativename:وزارة شؤون المرأة
Formed:2003
Jurisdiction:State of Palestine
Headquarters:Ramallah, Palestine
Minister1 Name:Amal Hamad
Minister1 Pfo:Minister of Women's Affairs

The Ministry of Women's Affairs in Palestine is a government agency responsible for promoting and protecting the rights of women in Palestine. The Ministry was established in 2003, and its mission is to develop and implement policies and programs aimed at improving the status of Palestinian women.[1] The current minister is Amal Hamad.[2]

The Ministry's goals include advancing women's participation in decision-making at all levels, promoting gender equality and eliminating discrimination against women, increasing women's access to education, health care, and other basic services, and protecting women's rights in accordance with international standards.[3] [4]

Notes and References

  1. News: Palestine – Ministry of Women's Affairs. 2023-08-18. Euromedwomen.foundation . 17 May 2015 .
  2. Web site: State of Palestine - Council of Ministers. www.palestinecabinet.gov.ps.
  3. Web site: Government agencies. UN Women – Palestine Country Office.
  4. Web site: Ministry of Women's Affairs and Government of Canada Launch a Flagship Programme to Eliminate Violence Against Women in the West Bank and Gaza. May 7, 2018. UNFPA Palestine.